The day finally arrived .. Had my excision surgery this morning. The surgeon was so nice... She looked at my mole/lesion again to decide if in fact she wanted to do the surgery, just to make sure and she decided what the first dermatologist set me up for, complete removal. Thank God its done but omg dont know if I would do it again in this area!
OUCH.... Not the surgery though.. Surgery was fine, numbed up good and took about an hour on operating table. Ouch with the aftercare. It's been difficult to walk without too much pressure and rubbing, lying down and sitting up both are uncomfortable. So sensitive, swollen and just not a fun spot to care for :(
I was bleeding still through the gauze, decided to change it since it was pretty bloody, even though it was recommended to wait till the next day. Too worried about a stitch having been loose or something so had to do it. With help from my poor hubby of course. Both of us got so weak and woozy just thinking about changing it... Actually changing it was not fun, too! Took acetominophen for the pain. Lots of sharp pinches and sore now. She said there are lots of nerves in the area where they excised.
Used the prescription antibiotic topical ointment Mupirocin. Can't lift anything more than 5-8 pounds and shouldnt bend etc... Too much to worry about. Nine stitches total 3 inside and 6 outside. Go back in two weeks for removal. Can't do much at work, longer than planned. Oh boy, hate to have to tell them.
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